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Ngong Hills

January 28 @ 6:00 am - 5:00 pm

Free – KSh1,000
How to take care of your mental health through hiking

Hike and glance at the far-reaching views over the Rift Valley, Nairobi National Park, Mount Suswa volcano, the Nairobi skyline, and the Maasai land that reaches down to Lake Magadi. On a clear day, you can see both Mount Kilimanjaro and Mount Kenya from the hills.

Challenge

Main Gate to Konabaridi back to Main Gate

Itinerary

0600h: Departure At the Benches near Bata Shop Hilton(Opposite Kencom)

0730h: Hike Briefing & Stretches

0800h: Start the hike

1600h: Complete hike 

About this Activity

Difficulty: Challenge

Duration: 8-10 hours

Distance: 15km

Terrain: Steep in select areas

Trail Type: Point to point

EXPERIENCE

Highlights  

  • Ngong hills
  • Wind turbines
  • Panoramic views

Charges Includes  

  • Instructor/guide fee
  • Experience

Charges Excludes

  • Transport Fees(Ksh 250)
  • Meals
  • Park fees (Ksh 232)

PREPARATION

What to bring

  • Warm clothing
  • Comfortable hiking shoes
  • Rain gear
  • Water 3litres
  • Snacks
  • Hat, sunscreen
  • Hiking pole

Know before you go

  • The guide’s contact is available at the bottom of this page. Feel free to get in touch with any queries regarding this hike.
  • The trail is NOT suitable for kids.
  • The trail is suitable for hikers getting into mountaineering and high-altitude trails.
  • This trail is self-drive-friendly – Pin Location
  • For group travel via public transport, we will meet up at the benches near Bata shop Hilton (opposite Kencom). The guide will be at the meet-up point. Kindly keep time.
  • Late cancellations will not be refunded.
  • Kindly observe the COVID-19 health safety regulations.

Resources

  1. Hiking Gear Guide
  2. Hiking Gear Vendors
  3. Trail Difficulty Guide
  4. Trail Gallery
  5. Strava Routes
  6. Guide Bios
  7. Participation Badges
  8. Whatsapp Text Helpline
  9. Drift Shop
  10. Book a Private Drift
  11. Rate Lets Drift on Google

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Details

Date:
January 28
Time:
6:00 am - 5:00 pm
Cost:
Free – KSh1,000
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Venue

Ngong

Organizer

Nifty Nyaga
Phone:
0707079435

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